Queen Elizabeth Receives Ethiopian Ovation (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: QUEEN ELIZABETH RECEIVES ETHIOPIAN OVATION The ancient Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa welcomes Queen Elizabeth as the British Monarch is greeted by the Lion of Judah, Emperor Haile Selassie - the first formal visit there by any British ruler. The capital city is all spruced up for the occasion and tribesmen put on a native show for the Queen. RETURN FROM VIETNAM The first group of American wounded in guerrilla raids on the Vietnam front, arrive back in the United States. Even as they land in the U.S., new Vietcong bombing attacks take more American lives. Also returning are the first of 1,829 dependents who had been ordered home. FIRST JOB CORPS CENTER OPENS One phase of the anti-poverty program gets underway at Thurmont Maryland, as the first of 25,000 Job Corps trainees arrive in camp. During their year's stay they will learn new skills and spend some time on conservation programs. HOW TO GET A QUICK LIFT The airplane that man has dreamed about for many decades has become a reality. The XC-142-A can take-off vertically, then straighten motors and wins for 400 m.p.h. flight. It could land on a tennis court with 32 troops aboard. It's civilian uses are limitless. SPORTS BASEBALL GOES UNDERCOVER As the Big League teams begin spring training the National League Astros give a preview of their new stadium in Houston, Texas. The playing field is covered with a dome 20 stories in height. Now, if it rains you can say: "let it rain - let's go to the ball game."

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library